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As a Location Safety Manager, you’ll play a vital leadership role by helping create and maintain a culture where safety comes first-for our employees, our customers, and the students we transport every day.\nSupporting Springfield Public Schools, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the overall safety culture by partnering with drivers, dispatchers, trainers, maintenance technicians, and location leadership to promote safe operating practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and continuously improve safety performance.\nWhy Join First Student?\nAt First Student, we’re proud to offer:\nCompetitive salary: $65,000 - $70,000 annually\nTremendous career advancement opportunities across more than 540 locations throughout the U.S. & Canada\nPositive, collaborative, and rewarding work environment\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n Company-paid $10,000 life insurance\n401(k) with company match\nPaid holidays and paid vacation\nComprehensive onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development\nEmployee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, travel, entertainment, and more through the PerkSpot program\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for personal and work-related needs\nLong-term career stability with North America’s leading school transportation provider\nAbout the Location Safety Manager Position\nAs the Location Safety Manager, you’ll serve as the local subject matter expert for safety, driver compliance, and regulatory requirements. You’ll work closely with every department within the location-including drivers, dispatchers, trainers, maintenance technicians, and office staff-to foster a proactive safety culture while ensuring compliance with company, customer, federal, and state standards.\nThis is an outstanding opportunity to make a measurable impact by helping shape the safety culture supporting Springfield Public Schools while developing employees and partnering with leadership to drive operational excellence.\nKey Responsibilities\nAdminister the driver hiring, qualification, and compliance process.\n\nProvide leadership, coaching, and guidance to location trainers.\nInvestigate vehicle accidents, incidents, and workplace injuries while determining preventability.\nPrepare and submit accident documentation, regulatory reports, and compliance records.\nMaintain accurate safety documentation and enter information into company systems.\nConduct driver observations, road checks, and performance evaluations.\nCoach drivers and attendants on passenger management and safe operating practices.\nSupervise employees responsible for safety, hiring, and driver training.\nAnalyze safety trends and recommend corrective actions to improve performance.\nPartner with location leadership to strengthen the overall safety culture.\nCollaborate with drivers, dispatch, maintenance, and administrative staff to improve operational safety.\nEnsure compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, state, local, customer, and company safety regulations.\nQualifications\n2-3 years of transportation, safety, compliance, or related operational leadership experience.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.\nWorking knowledge of federal and state transportation safety regulations.\nStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\nExcellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nValid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for travel within the service area.\nDemonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop employees.\nNote: This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.\nBuild a Safer Tomorrow\nIf you’re passionate about safety, leadership, coaching others, and making a meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Join First Student and help ensure students, employees, and the communities we serve arrive safely every day.\nApply today and help lead the safety culture supporting Springfield Public Schools!\nFirst Student is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 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